Kenton Lane is in Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Newcastle Upon Tyne district. NE3 3EA is located in the Blakelaw electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle upon Tyne Central. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kenton Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 3EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE3 3GU, NE5 3XH, NE3 3GL, NE3 3GH, NE3 3GJ, NE3 3GN, NE3 3YD, NE3 3YE, NE3 3XU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE3 3EA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 53.1% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 49.9% | 46.9% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.6% | 39.8% | -3.8% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.6% | 33.1% | 2.5% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 10.8% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 13.1% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.4% | 39.1% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 29% | 32.8% | 3.8% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 15.9% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 9.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 5.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around NE3 3EA this area, 29.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.1% | 29.6% | 1.5% | 18.2% | 11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 6.2% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 9.5% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 14.8% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 31.6% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -2.2% |
| Other | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 86.2% | 81.9% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 85.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 85.6% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| European Union | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 6.6% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.2% | 85.6% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 9.7% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 1.2% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 2.3% | -2.6% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.7% | 13.5% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kenton Lane was 210.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.9% higher than the Blakelaw average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Kenton Lane has the 13th highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Blakelaw and the 132nd highest crime rate of 895 local areas in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 219 Kenton Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2026-02-26 | £140,000 |
| 229 Kenton Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-10-24 | £173,555 |
| 225 Kenton Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-02-10 | £166,989 |
| 225 Kenton Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-12-20 | £174,477 |
| 243 Kenton Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2023-08-04 | £102,298 |
NE3 3EA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 158 |
| Retired | 88 |
| Other | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 46 |
| Education | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Nursery School Axwell Park View , Scotswood NE15 6NR | - not rated | 3,752 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson Road Nursery School Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT | - not rated | 4,008 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 4,422 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | - not rated | 4,888 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenton Bar Primary School Ryal Walk , NE3 3YF | - not rated | 451 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton Bar Primary School Ryal Walk , NE3 3YF | - not rated | 451 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Balmain Road , North Kenton NE3 3QR | - not rated | 639 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton Balmain Road , North Kenton NE3 3QR | 3out of 4 | 639 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montagu Community Full Service School Moorview Crescent , NE5 3HY | - not rated | 825 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | - not rated | 591 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | - not rated | 591 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blakelaw School Firfield Road , NE5 3HU | - not rated | 750 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Firfield Community School Firfield Road , NE5 3HU | - not rated | 750 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redewood School Pooley Road , NE5 2ST | - not rated | 2,020 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevyside Middle School Yetholm Place , Westerhope NE5 4EB | - not rated | 1,512 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Park Middle School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2NW | - not rated | 2,200 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High School Jubilee Road , Gosforth NE3 1DY | - not rated | 2,658 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 2,840 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Park Middle School Granville Drive , Chapel Park NE5 1SH | - not rated | 3,250 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 3,277 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,774 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 4,869 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 5,005 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Academy Denton Road , NE15 6AF | 2out of 4 | 3,795 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Bridges School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | 4out of 4 | 596 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheriff Leas School Springfield Road , Blakelaw NE5 3DS | - not rated | 919 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bewick School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | 3out of 4 | 2,235 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Astell Academy Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | - not rated | 2,235 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Bewick School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2LW | - not rated | 2,235 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chai Shai | 261 Ponteland Road | 450 yd | |
| Naga noodles bistro | 179 Kirkwood Drive | 863 yd | |
| Kents Garden | 33 Halewood Avenue | 919 yd | |
| The Balti Masters | 35 Halewood Avenue | 922 yd | |
| A1 Chop Suey House | 159 Kirkwood Drive | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery | The Bank Top Toby Ponteland Road | 771 yd | |
| Blakelaw Social Club | Blakelaw And District Social Club Ltd, 6 Cragston Way | 916 yd | |
| Blakelaw And Cowgate Legion Club | 12 Moulton Court | 939 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperia Pizza Restaurant | 261A Ponteland Road | 468 yd | |
| Aligeez | 13B Mallowburn Crescent | 527 yd | |
| Primo Pizza | 165 Kirkwood Drive | 924 yd | |
| Subway | 161B Kirkwood Drive | 932 yd | |
| Mr C'S Fish And Chips | 161A Kirkwood Drive | 939 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 151 Kirkwood Drive | 974 yd | |
| Spar | 3 Etal Way | 995 yd | |
| Food Warehouse By Iceland | Unit 4, Kingston Retail Park Brunton Lane | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kenton Bar Primary School RYAL WALK | grass pitches | 457 yd |
| Cowgate Leisure Centre (Closed) Harehills Avenue | health and fitness suite | 463 yd |
| Blakelaw Park Cragston Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 576 yd |
| Kenton Comprehensive School (Closed) Drayton Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 580 yd |
| Kenton School DRAYTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 596 yd |
| St. Cuthberts Catholic Primary School BALMAIN ROAD | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Kenton Park Sports Centre ANFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,079 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 20.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 20.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 20.6% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 67.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.